What great memories of my first litter (Avisa's Ariel X Topaze de Lescaut) playing amongst the rocks at Hatcher Pass, Alaska. Ebony, Sweet Spot, and Sirius are the pups. Sirius stayed with me and is now more than 10! Tikko (blond husky) has passed, as has Tessa (German shepherd). Abby (Mom) is over 13 and still with me. Lovely views, and very bold happy pups.
With the heat and humidity recently, we've been doing a lot of swimming. Plus it helps dissuade the deerflies who are just swarming this year and love the dogs' black ears. Here's Sassy on her (12th?) retrieve.
Pax is enjoying his IGP training immensely. After today's session, he carried the tug, his prize, for over 10 minutes.... without shifting his grip at all. He's a natural.
Merry Christmas from Chocorua Belgians. Love, Pemi, Abby, Sirius, Sassy, and Moriah.
The Unbreakable Boys are doing great. So active, vigorous and stupendous eaters! Moriah seems to enjoy having a smaller litter, she is very attentive.
Moriah showing off her bark and hold- one of her many favorite parts of IGP protection.
He's got it! Go Team Vin, onward and upward. Looking great! Vin is out of Moriah (Official Star de la Rouquine).
Schutzhund is all about precision- and attitude. Getting both here and putting in the work. Perfect position and happy tail! Go Moriah, looking ready for fall trial season.
Protection phase IGP1 Moriah is an "excellent" in the guard and had fun in protection, but we need to work on our tracking repetitions and clarity before we trial in the fall. IGP1 is three phases- tracking, obedience, and protection. Onward and upward!
Moriah having some fun in the guarding exercise.
Getting out and enjoying this snow while it lasts! Skijor fun with mama and daughter.
Vin (Atlas X Moriah) is a very versatile dog. He competes in disc, fast-cat, and mondio. His owner hopes to trial him this fall/winter for Mondio-1. On top of all his sports, he is a wonderful companion and loves going on hikes and trips around town. Exactly what I’d hoped for in this breeding. His owner has done very well by him, and I can’t wait to see how this team progresses in mondio. They have great potential!
"Vin' (Atlas X Moriah) placing second out of 50 dogs at a disc competition. He got lots of compliments on his work and stable temperament. Great work handler Amy Huesemann!
Moriah- flip finish
That flip finish though....
Almost... almost have a prancey rhythm for our heeling- me and missus Sassy. I want it to be near-perfect so we're planning to trial in August for the BH. Moriah is looking good to get her IGP1 either at USCA Regionals in September or another club-level trial.
Aine Dock Diving!
Check out Aine (Atlas X Moriah). Dock diving like a pro. 16 ft first real jump off the dock. Look forward to hearing more about this girl in the future!
New Year's Skijor
Making good use of the snow while it lasts! Sassy learning to skijor and Moriah cheerleading.
Pemi is fast! She loves pacing me on the bike- I can barely keep up. She gets very excited when she sees the bike- it gives her a chance to really stretch her legs! Once the softer trails open up, we'll be bikejoring.
Abby Denning
Abby has been showing a lot of interest in potential "den" sites as her due date nears. Here she is investigating a small cave. The other pack members are curious, too.
Abby positions
The snow is finally melting. I had fun training Abby today! Hurray for spring!